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Vice President calls upon people to adopt sustainable lifestyles in the time of climate change
Our planet's health depends upon our choices and our actions: Vice President
Vice President inaugurates the Marine Interpretation Unit of Forest Research Centre for Coastal Ecosystem
The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today called upon people to become environmentally conscious and adopt sustainable lifestyles in the time of climate change. It is high time that we make amends to bring the desired change in the health of our planet, he added.
The Vice President today visited the Forest Research Centre for Coastal Ecosystem  in Visakhapatnam and inaugurated the institute’s Marine Interpretation Unit created to disseminate knowledge on the marine environment and to work with coastal communities.
Later in a Facebook post, he recounted his experience of his visit to the centre and wrote that the display units in the Marine Interpretation Unit showing various wood samples at progressive stages of degradation were very informative. Shri Naidu was also apprised of the bird diversity of Eastern Ghats as well as species of birds associated with mangroves along the 114 KM long coastline of the Visakhapatnam district.
The Centre is the lone establishment in the country for research on timber protection under seawater in its total perspective. Shri Naidu added that he was happy that the FRCCE was conducting research on forest biodiversity and forest genetic resources management with respect to mangroves and coastal ecosystems of East and West coast. "Their research work on the mangrove ecosystem as well as biodiversity of Eastern Ghats is all the more critical in the time of ecological degradation and climate change," he added.
Shri Naidu expressed his happiness that the centre has distributed 100 preservative-treated catamarans made of perishable timber to the fishermen of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu as a measure towards alleviating poverty. He reiterated that "the ultimate aim of science is to bring happiness and make people's lives better." The Vice President lauded the centre for the good work that was being done there for the benefit of coastal communities.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Airports take all precautions in view of Cyclone Tauktae approaching Western Coast
In view of the Cyclone Tauktae approaching Western Coast of India, as per the Technical Circular issued on the subject, senior management at the Airports Authority of India took stock of the preparedness of western coastal airports in Southern Region and Western Region through a Video Conference at Corporate Headquarters in Delhi. Shri I.N Murthy Member , AAI directed the concerned airports to take all precautions and plan their preparedness.
Operation of scheduled flights at Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep have been suspended due to heavy rain till 16th May 2021 . The airport will be made operational as and when cyclone passes the area. AAI Senior Management is consistently monitoring the situation at the other airports and so far, nothing adverse is reported and all operations are normal.
Keeping safety in mind and to minimize damage to the airport infrastructure, airports are advised to plan as per as per the SoP & guidelines. To safeguard the Airport Infrastructures, precautionary measures as per check lists for Pre-Cyclone and Post-Cyclone are being ensured by concerned airports.
IMD issued weather forecast regarding Pre-Cyclone watch for south Gujarat & Diu coasts . As per the forecast, it is very likely to intensify into a Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours and intensify further. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and reach near Gujarat coast by 18th May morning and Warning has been issued for Lakshadweep Islands, Kerala, Tamil Nadu  and Karnataka .
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘5.63% GS 2026’,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’,  ‘6.64% GS 2035’, and  ‘6.67% GS 2050’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.63% Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘6.64% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 10,000 crore  through price based auction,, and  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 8,000 crore against the above Security/Securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on July 02, 2021  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on July 02, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on July 02, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on July 05, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO’s Air Independent Propulsion system gets boost with operation of land-based prototype
Air Independent Propulsion  has a force multiplier effect on lethality of a diesel electric submarine as it enhances the submerged endurance of the boat, several folds. Fuel cell-based AIP has merits in performance compared to other technologies. The Defence Research and Development Organisation  programme to build a fuel cell-based AIP system for Indian Naval Submarines has crossed several milestones in technology maturity.
Operation of the land-based prototype engineered to the form-and-fit of a submarine was witnessed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singhin the presence ofSecretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G. Satheesh Reddy at the Naval Materials Research Laboratory in Ambernath, Maharashtratoday.
In his remarks, the Chief of the Naval Staff appreciated the breakthrough accomplishments achieved in this programme and said that the programme is of great value to the nation and Indian Navy in particular. He urged DRDO and Indian Navy to continue the partnership to meet the timelines set for short and long-term goals.
The DRDO Chairman assured that all efforts will be made to meet the performance standards and timelines of the programme so that induction of DRDO AIP into operational Submarines could be achieved as per Indian Navy schedule.
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Chief of Material Indian Navy, Director General , Director General , Director  and Directors of participating laboratories were present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar visits Nagaland Pavilion at IITF
‘I have a long history with the North East going back to my childhood when my father served there’ Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today visited the Nagaland Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair being held in Pragati Maidan here.
He took rounds of the different stalls that have been put up various state departments, non-government organisations and artisans of the state.
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar visiting Nagaland Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair
The Minister met Neihunuo Sorhie from Nagaland - a recipient of the National Handloom Award  and the Sant Kabir Award and commended her for making valuable contributions in keeping handloom heritage alive.
The Minister also visited the stall of Dream Dragon Fruit Farm – and met the young Naga lady entrepreneur Lucy Ngullie, who owns the farm and has forayed into production of organic dragon fruit wine.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar has visited Nagaland twice in the past year to review developmental works in the state including Kiphire, an aspirational district. He had inaugurated the National Institute of Electronics and Information and Technology  centre in Dimapur and held meetings with community people, district officials, social workers, business community representatives and students during his visits. He had also visited Zunheboto, the first Union Minister to do so in a span of four decades. “I have a long history with the North East going back to my childhood when my father served there,” the Minister added.
Ministry of Steel
MOIL registers record December production
MOIL has registered best December production of 1,41,321 tonnes of manganese ore in December, 2022. Producing at its rated capacity level, production increase has been to an extent of 18 percent over November, 2022.
Sales at 1,64,235 tonnes for the month has also been spectacular, with a growth of around 91 percent over November, 2022.
Shri Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD MOIL, who has taken charge as CMD on 29th December, 2022, shared that it is heartening to see MOIL team coming together to register such a performance and expressed confidence that the same will be continued.
About MOIL: MOIL Limited is a Schedule-A, Miniratna category-1 CPSE under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel, Government of India. MOIL is the largest producer of manganese ore in the country with a market share of approximately 45%, operating eleven mines in the State of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The company has ambitious vision of almost doubling its production to 3.00 million tonnes by 2030. MOIL is also exploring business opportunities in the State of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Odisha besides other areas in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar holds meeting with key stakeholders of food processing sector
Government aims to establish food processing facilities in far off regions of the country: Narendra Singh Tomar
New PLI scheme to benefit food processing and other sectors
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Agriculture and FarmersWelfare, Rural Developmentand Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar held meeting with key stakeholders of food processing sector through video conference today. Shri Tomar said that the Government aims to take the food processing facilities to far off regions of the country.He urged the industry representatives to support the Government in this initiative. Further, Union Cabinet held consultation with industry leaders for making detailed guidelines of the Product Linked incentive  scheme. This scheme will help in enhancing manufacturing capability and exports from the country.
Shri Tomar said that agriculture and rural sector is the backbone of our economy. He added that during Covid-19 it was observed that despite adversities, agriculture sector was quite resilient in terms of farmers income and food production. He added that during lockdown, relaxations were given by Government so that food processing sector, pesticides industry, seed industry and rural economy as a whole continued to function smoothly.
Union FPI Minister said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted two points- one is the appeal to people to come together for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and second is the call of Vocal for Local. Shri Tomar said that for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, processing of local products needs to be focused upon. He added that we have to work towards increase in food production and farmers income. Towards this direction, Prime Minister launched the Rs 1lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund .
Shri Tomar said that suggestions of industry leaders would be examined and necessary action would be taken. Shri Rameswar Teli said that demand for frozen food, super foods, ready to eat foods demand has increased during Covid-19 and we have to assess the new opportunities and move forward accordingly. Shri Teli added that PM FME scheme of MoFPI under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, aims to bring micro enterprises into mainstream. Under this scheme, in next five years, 2 lakh beneficiaries would be given support to upgrade their businesses.
Secretary, MoFPI said that food processing sector has been identified as champion sector. She added that in the wake of Covid-19 there is great demand for health foods and the Ministry is adopting an approach to facilitate the industry to seize the opportunity. Shri Manoj Joshi, AS, MoFPI shared details of the PLI scheme.
During the meeting various industry representatives from FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI, DICCI and others provided suggestions for development of food processing sector.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
“Mountain of Truth” Cannot Be Hidden By “Bushes of Lies”: Shri Naqvi
There is No Question Mark or Threat to Citizenship of Any Indian Muslim or Any Other Citizen Due To Citizenship Act”: Shri Naqvi
Shri Naqvi Said That Our Strength of Unity and Harmony Has Gained Respect for India across the World
Maulana Azad Education Foundation and Central WAQF Council will launch an Awareness Campaign across the Country on the Citizenship act and NRC to demolish the “Malafide Misinformation and Fake Fabricated Propaganda”
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that the “Mountain of Truth” cannot be hidden by “Bushes of Lies”.
While chairing a joint meeting of Maulana Azad Education Foundation and Central Waqf Council in New Delhi today, Shri Naqvi said that some people are involved in conspiracy to “hijack peace and truth by malafide misinformation” over the Citizenship Act and the NRC.
Shri Naqvi said that Members of Maulana Azad Education Foundation and Central Waqf Council will launch an awareness campaign across the country on the Citizenship Act and the NRC to demolish the “malafide misinformation and fake fabricated propaganda” being carried out by some people for their “narrow interests”.
Shri Naqvi said that as a part of the awareness campaign, Members of MAEF and CWC will meet the common people, religious representatives, educational institutes, social organisations and brief them on the Citizenship Act and the NRC.
Shri Naqvi said that some people are conspiring to disturb the peace and harmony in the country and “Anarchy on NRC” is evidence of this conspiracy. The fact is that, the NRC, started in 1951 in Assam is limited only to Assam. Linking the citizenship of Muslims and NRC is a blatant lie. The NRC process in Assam has not been completed yet. Those people who have not found place in the list, can appeal to tribunals and also courts. The Government is also helping such people.
Shri Naqvi said that those people who are trying to “hijack peace through rumour and malafide misinformation” should understand that they will be failed in their conspiracy. “Satyamev Jayte” will demolish political propaganda of “Jhuthmev Jayte”.
Shri Naqvi said that our strength of unity and harmony has gained respect for India across the world. We should not let fabric of this strength of unity and harmony be weakened in any circumstances.
Shri Naqvi also said that there is no question mark or threat to citizenship of any Indian Muslim or any other citizen due to Citizenship Act. Citizenship Amendment Act is to provide citizenship and not to take away citizenship of any person. Minorities in India are an equal partner in development process.
Shri Naqvi said that we have to defeat “Conspiracy to create Confusion” by those people who are mixing Citizenship Act and NRC. We have to remain cautious of “Evils of Misinformation”.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery River Linking Project
The draft Detailed Project Report  of Godavari  - Cauvery  river link project was circulated to the concerned States in March, 2019 for their views/suggestions. Comments from various States/Union Territory on the draft DPR have been received and the same were discussed in the joint meeting held by NWDA with the concerned States on 18th September, 2020. The comments received from the States/ Union Territory  were also considered during the finalization of the DPR. Those points made by the States, which were considered feasible, were incorporated in the draft DPR which was again circulated in April, 2021 for further comments/views. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Maharashtra and Telangana have offered their comments on the DPR.
With a view to build consensus among the party States on water sharing, etc., consultation meetings with party States/UT have been held on 29.10.2021 and 18.02.2022 and the States/UT have been requested to confirm or supplement the details of projects incorporated in the DPR.
The implementation of the ILR projects mainly depends on the consensus among the concerned States.
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This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
District Plan to Monitor the Work of Gram Panchayats
To support States, Ministry of Panchayati Raj developed and shared with States, a Framework for Preparation of Block and District Panchayat Development Plans
So far, 567 District Level Control Rooms in 27 States and 2825 Block Level Control Rooms in 15 States have been set up
The devolution of funds to all the three tiers of Panchayats including District Panchayats under the XV Finance Commission  has necessitated a need to prepare District Panchayat Development Plans which is a mandatory condition under XVFC Grants.To support States, Ministry has developed and shared with States, a Framework for Preparation of Block and District Panchayat Development Plans. Further, handholding support and capacity building & training have been provided through National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj  to stakeholders in cascade mode for preparation of Developments Plans at Block and District level. So far, 567 District Level Control Rooms in 27 States and 2825 Block Level Control Rooms in 15 States have been set up to provide instant guidance to Planning Teams for proper preparation and implementation of plans at respective levels.
To facilitate States to monitor the progress of activities being undertaken at Gram Panchayat level, the Ministry has launched e-Gram SWARAJ , a unified tool for effective monitoring and evaluation of works taken up in the Panchayats on 24th April, 2020. The application improves reporting and tracking of Panchayat activities, providing a single interface for capturing Panchayat information. The  application strengthens and decentralizes planning process so that the development funds consumed by the Plans result in effective outcomes. The application focuses on Work Based Accounting, tracking the expenditure incurred for each of the activities proposed under the Panchayat Development Plan.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
Special Passport Mela at Vellore and Cuddalore on May 19
Regional Passport Office, Chennai will be holding ‘Special Passport Mela’ on 19th May 2018, Saturday at Post Office Passport Seva Kendra , Vellore and Cuddalore. The mela is being conducted to meet the public demand and to facilitate submission of applications for the frequent travelers due to extended time in getting appointments.
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, at Vellore and Cuddalore will function on 19th May 2018, Saturday like any other normal working day and accept applications as per time slots allotted to the applicants. Approximately 170 applicants are expected to be benefitted from this Mela.
To participate in this Passport Mela, all applicants have to log on to the official website ‘www.passportindia.gov.in’, register on-line, generate ‘ARN’ , and pay online fees and then fix an appointment. Applicants participating in the mela should bring the print-out of ARN with appointment derails, to the POPSK along with the requisite documents in originals, plus one set of self attested photocopies. Applications under fresh and Re-issue categories only will be accepted.
The appointments will be released online on 16th May 2018  at 1430 hrs for the mela to take place on 19th May 2018, Saturday. On the day of mela, applications will be accepted only as per the time slot allotted to them. Applications for PCCs, Walk-ins including On-Hold and Refused Tokens will not be entertained during the Mela.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY  - BANGLADESH NAVY  BILATERAL EXERCISE BONGOSAGAR AND IN-BN CORPAT
The second edition of Indian Navy  – Bangladesh Navy  Bilateral Exercise Bongosagar is scheduled to commence in Northern Bay of Bengal on 03 October 2020. Exercise Bongosagar, whose first edition was held in 2019, is aimed at developing inter-operability and joint operational skills through conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations. In the upcoming edition of Exercise Bongosagar, ships from both navies will participate in surface warfare drills, seamanship evolutions and helicopter operations.
This exercise will be followed by the 3rd edition of IN - BN Coordinated Patrol  in Northern Bay of Bengal from 4 to 5 October 2020, wherein IN and BN units will undertake joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line . Conduct of CORPATs has strengthened understanding between both the navies and instituted measures to stop conduct of unlawful activities.
Indian Naval Ship  Kiltan, an indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette and INS Khukri, an indigenously built Guided-Missile Corvette are participating along with Bangladesh Naval Ship  Abu Bakr, a Guided-Missile Frigate and BNS Prottoy, a Guided-Missile Corvette. In addition to ships, Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies and integral helicopter would also be participating in the exercise.
India and Bangladesh have a close, long-standing relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which has strengthened over the years. The people of India and Bangladesh also share close cultural bonds and a shared vision of democratic society and a rules-based order.
This edition of Exercise Bongosagar assumes greater significance since it is being conducted during Mujib Barsho, the 100th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Exercise Bongosagar and IN - BN CORPAT will be undertaken over three days and reflects the priority that Indian Navy accords to Bangladesh Navy as part of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of SAGAR .
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